Thursday, June 23, 2022

Day 14: Simancas to Peñaflor de Hornija

DateJun 22
Today's Distance: 14 miles / 23 km
Route and StatsRoute Video
Total This Camino: 163 miles.
Total All Caminos: 1563 miles
Lodging: Municipal albergue @ $ 4
Total Lodging: $ 340
Buses / Trains: $ 25
Total Buses / Trains: $ 48
Food: $ 20
Total Food: $ 231

Meaningful Moment

United airlines canceled our flight on the 29th of the month. Deb rescheduled for the 30th. Although I was a little annoyed at the one day delay, it's giving Deb and I the opportunity to slow down a little bit and enjoy a little more around us, or perhaps just head to Madrid for an extra day.

Random Thought of the Day

Various body issues going on, mostly related to the feet and legs. Little bit with the lower back. I don't think there's anything that's unexpected there. Have my creams and pills to keep things under control. Just a good thing that I did training before I got over here, so that I got my body somewhat acclimated.

On the Road / Notable memories

Had a nice meal of comfortable food at the local town bar. I don't think anyone would qualify it as 5 star, but the bartender was a nice lady who presented the food with a smile and helped with our special Camino requests.

While we were having dinner, a Pilgrim who was bicycling came into the restaurant / bar. Deb invited him to join us and we had some nice conversation in Spanish  over dinner.

Met Jackie and Lynn, two very nice women from Australia, who are also doing the Camino Madrid. They started the same day we did, but just now have our paths crossed.









Entering Ciguñuela


This was essentially the entire day except for a few very small towns.





Monument in the town of Wamba to King Wamba, King of the Visigoths.

7th century.

During his reign, the Visigothic kingdom encompassed all of Hispania and part of southern Gaul.


10th century Gothic Church in Wamba










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